Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1005.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Jul 3:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Chicago IL

Severe T-storm Watch until July 27, 07:00pm

Heat Advisory July 27, 04:07pm until July 27, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Heat Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch until July 27, 07:00pm
Heat Advisory July 27, 04:07pm until July 27, 09:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.